Beatrice Koske -CHRP(K)

•Lead in the development, coordination and implementation of HR handbook, personnel policies, procedures, and programs in line with the Group’s mission and country labor laws •Support timely payroll preparation: PAYE, NHIF, NSSF, LOANS/SACCO and HELB processing and remittance. •Design and implement employee retention and motivation strategies that promote the Group’s business model, vision, mission, core values and good workplace culture. •Ensure relevant HR templates and tools such as job descriptions, grading structures, performance review forms, leave forms are developed and staffs are aware and/or trained in the use of the same. •Plan and lead employee needs assessments, advise and organize skills development and training programs relevant for staff in line with the business model of the Group. •Maintain employee work register, reporting/clocking times, overtime working, leave/off days tracking e •Design and maintain a functional organogram/organizational structure that works well for Acentria •Assist in the implementation of HR management decisions and act as the liaison person between staff and the Group’s management Administration •Lead and coordinate the Group’s general office operations, transport and logistics, office errand services, and customer care desk services •Create, manage, and maintain the asset tracking and filing systems (hard and soft copies on the server) for both HR and Administration unit •Ensure relevant business permits and operational licenses are up to date as per the requirements of the law •Responsible for office maintenance, safety and occupational health to foster a conducive working environment •Coordinate and supervise outsourced services of the organization including security services, office premises and facilities maintenance •Supervise the Administration/Front Office Assistant •Oversee utilization of HR and Administration department budget •Lead and support corporate social responsibility activities on behalf of the company.

Responsible for all office operations including human resource functions, procurements, operations and basic finance. • Organized and managed employee files and engagements, onboarded staff and guided recruitments for consultants • Conducted employee appraisals to assist in the performance and determination of fair compensation. • Ensured statutory deductions are remitted on time(NSSF,PAYE,NHIF) • Managed employee records and ensuring all the HR data is captured on the files for easy retrieval • Coordinated employee health and safety this includes liaising with various insurance companies handling our medical covers. • Served as advisor for all HR related consultancy projects and programmes e.g. core program supporting the Kenya Prison Staff Training and Performance program implemented by Faraja Foundation Kenya and Kenya National Hospital cancer navigation system program implemented by American Cancer Society (ACS) •I was responsible for labor relations, taxation and industrial matters • Prepared Human resource annual budget and monitored proper utilization of these resources. • Facilitated human resources trainings and managed payroll systems observing labaour laws standards • Prepared paper work (TORs and contracts) for outsourced human resource • Identified and mentored volunteer trainees and fresh graduates under ProMentors Trust, a subsidiary of ADRES Group

Led the HR department for Tupelo Group of companies serving more than 100 members of staff and 4 Directors; coordinating and monitoring all HR departmental functions • Developed, tested and implemented HR policy manual in line with Kenyan Labour laws for Tupelo Group of companies • Restructured and centralized the HR system to efficiently and effectively serve all subsidiary companies and its big sales workforce • Doubled up as the company secretary sitting on the executive management committee and advisor to the board on legal matters affecting the company; taxation and employee labour legislation issues. • Supervised and managed staff development plans for all senior staff from all subsidiary companies under Tupelo holdings • Approved and tracked leave/off duty/timesheet applications for all senior and sales staff • Conducted employee appraisals and reviews; tracked and managed employee performance plans • Prepared and managed the annual human resources budget • Provided support to the CEO in monthly budget forecasting and resources allocation • In liaison with managers and supervisors conducted staffing needs assessments, led recruitment and employee selection process ensuring efficient staffing levels. • Supported the CEO in internal development of supervisory and management personnel, through the implementation of an effective succession plan through out the year